Disaster Strikes Again: Another Major Injury Hits Chicago Cubs Bullpen

MLB Injury Report - Cubs Can't Keep Closers

The post MLB Injury Report – Cubs Can’t Keep Closers was written by Dave Funnellappeared first on FantraxHQ. Welcome to the Fantrax MLB Injury Report for Friday, April 24, 2026. In today’s edition, the Mets have lost one of their key pieces for quite some time, the Yankees are keeping an eye on a returning ace, and the Cubs may need to go to Plan E on their closer spot. Read about all of this and so much more in today’s MB Injury Report from Fan…

Heavily used Cubs arm exits with injury; could make 6th reliever on IL

The Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games Thursday afternoon, rallying for a walk-off victory behind Dansby Swanson’s game-winning hit. But before the late-game heroics, one of their most heavily used relievers was forced to exit early due to injury. Heavily used Chicago Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar left the ninth inning with a hamstring injury Apr 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Caleb Thielbar (24) thro…

Disaster Strikes Again: Another Major Injury Hits Chicago Cubs Bullpen

The Chicago Cubs will now likely be without their top four relievers in the bullpen as veteran lefty Caleb Thielbar left Thursday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent leg injury. After allowing a game-tying home run, Thielbar looked uneasy after delivering a pitch to Trea Turner. Craig Counsell and the team’s trainer came out to chat with Thielbar, who then walked off the mound and back into the clubhouse. On the re…